Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has called for former President Nana Akufo-Addo to be prosecuted over alleged financial irregularities tied to the National Cathedral saga.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr. Kotoko claimed the controversial project was an “organized crime unit” designed to misuse or launder state funds.

“Honestly, I would be happy to see former President Akufo-Addo hauled to court to answer for that hole he dug. It appears to be an organized crime unit set up to siphon public money,” he said.

Mr. Kotoko contrasted Akufo-Addo’s actions with those of Côte d’Ivoire’s former Minister, Boahen, who, according to him, built a place of worship using personal funds rather than public resources.

“Our neighbour Boahen prayed to God and built a place of worship from his own pocket. But President Akufo-Addo promised God and still used state funds. This is someone who could even scam God,” he fumed.

The visibly frustrated executive condemned the moral failings of senior political figures, stressing that such conduct sets a bad example for young leaders.

“I’m a young person, and it saddens me that our elders have failed to uphold the virtues they preached to us,” he lamented.

He accused the former president of exploiting Ghanaians’ religious faith to avoid criticism.

“When it comes to the National Cathedral, President Akufo-Addo used our vulnerability. He knew that once God’s name is mentioned, people hesitate to question or criticise. He used God to scam all of us,” Mr. Kotoko alleged.

He called for immediate investigations and possible prosecution, arguing that accountability in the National Cathedral saga would serve as a strong deterrent to future leaders who might attempt similar acts.